- Zambian debt negotiations hit potential sticking point over treatment of Chinese lender https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3192878/zambian-debt-negotiations-hit-potential-sticking-point-over?module=lead_hero_story&pgtype=homepage 4 comments economics
- [Jones] Sticking points for the league for Watson have been the structure of the contract and his “lack of remorse.” https://twitter.com/jjones9/status/1554935720619360256?s=21&t=lNMi9_D21SXP6TL1OTXoYA 269 comments nfl
- [joonlee] Scherzer indicates the lack of competition and teams tanking is a major sticking point for players in CBA negotiations “Adjustments have to be made to be made to bring up the competition … When we don’t have that, we have issues.” https://twitter.com/joonlee/status/1466110763748237325 156 comments baseball
- Equality Act at an impasse, Trans kids in sports may be sticking point https://www.losangelesblade.com/2021/04/21/equality-act-at-an-impasse-trans-kids-in-sports-may-be-sticking-point/ 12 comments politics
- Ireland: Proposed ban on Israeli goods a sticking point in government talks https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/proposed-ban-on-israeli-goods-a-sticking-point-in-government-talks-1.4263276 132 comments worldnews
- [Adam Bate] United don’t have to stick with a coach to stick with the new philosophy. That’s the whole point of having a philosophy. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11830622/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-at-manchester-united-does-he-deserve-more-time 180 comments soccer
- Transgender and Gun Rights Are Sticking Points for Violence Against Women Act https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/us/politics/violence-against-women-act-transgender-guns.html 3 comments politics
- Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane offered Stoke job but length of contact may be a sticking point https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/martin-oneill-and-roy-keane-offered-stoke-job-but-length-of-contact-may-be-a-sticking-point-36485144.html 11 comments soccer
- UK criminal check plan for EU citizens is sticking point in Brexit talks http://www.politico.eu/article/uk-criminal-check-plan-for-eu-citizens-is-sticking-point-in-brexit-talks/ 34 comments europe
- Travel ban remains sticking point in Trump calls with US allies http://edition.cnn.com/2017/02/09/politics/donald-trump-calls-world-leaders/index.html 10 comments politics
- Europe will try to convince Britain to stay in the EU today - The key sticking point is Britain’s demand that EU citizens working in Britain not have access to welfare benefits for four years. http://www.thejournal.ie/eu-talks-britain-brexit-2610345-feb2016/ 185 comments europe
- $2b fee sticking point as Apple wrangles with Australia's big four banks http://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/apple-pay-being-repelled-by-big-banks-20150815-gizz6y.html 133 comments apple
- U.S. to Europe: Don’t move my cheese [GI still a sticking point in TTIP negotiations] http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/us-to-europe-dont-move-my-cheese-120387.html 116 comments europe
- Iran nuclear talks in endgame, negotiators push on sticking points http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/03/us-iran-nuclear-iduskcn0pd1dp20150703 31 comments worldnews
- [Kawakami] Sticking point in Love to GSW deal not just about Klay, but Dubs' overvaluing Lee and Barnes. http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/07/13/continuing-david-lee-factor-kevin-love-talks/ 38 comments nba
- The Universe of Discourse : I wanted to stick to the main point, which was: "Dijkstra was not insane" http://blog.plover.com/2009/07/31/#hoare-logic 59 comments programming
- With one week to go until spending fight, a series of sticking points emerges https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/14/politics/government-funding-fight-sticking-points/index.html 9 comments politics
- NBA rumors: Herro sticking point in Lowry deal, Nets targeting Powell https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-rumors-nets-targeting-powell-lowry-could-have-new-contract-by-end-of-week-171153783.html 69 comments nba
- Kyrie Irving: “I don’t know if we’re going to get many wins if we allow 48 points in any quarter (...) I couldn’t guard a stick today.” https://streamable.com/ktb0v9 175 comments nba
- Brexit: Trade deal sticking points 'can be resolved', says UK minister https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-54950011 4 comments worldnews
- Treasury’s power over $500 billion loan program becomes key sticking point in coronavirus aid bill https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/22/treasury-coronavirus-senate-corporate-loan/ 24 comments politics
- US blocking mention of climate change in G20 statement, diplomats say; 'Climate is the last sticking point in the communique. There is still no agreement' https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/climate-change-g20-us-global-economy-paris-agreement-trump-a9352891.html 19 comments politics
- Britain has all but given up on a special Brexit summit at the end of November as there remain too many sticking points to complete the talks in the time originally hoped for. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/nov/12/may-has-little-room-for-manoeuvre-brexit-german-minister-warns 3 comments worldnews
- Medicare for All policy has become politics' sticking point https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/30/medicare-for-all-policy-healthcare-democrats 8 comments politics
- Nine sticking points for Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin at Helsinki summit https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/2155407/nine-sticking-points-donald-trump-and-russias 16 comments politics
- Malkin starts using Pouliot's stick, has three 3 point games http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=755933&navid=dl%7Cpit%7Chome 8 comments hockey
- Gary Lawless "I'm told Alexander Burmistrov is open to returning to NHL next season and playing for the Jets is not a sticking point." https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/570350531866071040 40 comments hockey
- Ottawa shooter attempted to rob McDonalds with pointed stick, "wanted to be in jail" because he believed it was the only way to overcome his crack cocaine addiction http://bc.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-shooter-attempted-to-rob-vancouver-mcdonald-s-with-pointed-stick-1.2068636 1948 comments worldnews
- Commentary: Now's the time to debate health care like adults. Start with the biggest sticking point: the mandate everyone must purchase insurance. what if Congress came up with a better idea? ...Medicare for All. http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/01/17/106917/nows-the-time-to-debate-health.html 5 comments politics
- Finding Cash for the Climate Is Tough. Two New Pledges Show Why. | Money is a very big sticking point at this year’s United Nations climate summit. Part of the problem is that American promises often go unmet. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/climate/cop28-un-climate-fund-money.html 8 comments climate
- McConnell says 'compromise is in reach' on COVID-19 bill, but sticking points remain https://abcnews.go.com/politics/mcconnell-compromise-reach-covid-19-bill-sticking-points/story?id=74521390&cid=clicksource_4380645_6_film_strip_icymi_image 35 comments politics
- Paid sick leave sticking point in Senate vote on coronavirus relief bill https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/16/paid-sick-leave-sticking-point-in-senate-coronavirus-relief-bill-vote.html 26 comments politics
- Darnold sitation: While the offset clause remains an issue, the major sticking point, as I understand it, is default language pertaining to guaranteed money. Under the Jets' proposal, Darnold's entire guarantee will void if he's fined by the league for discipline or conduct on/off the field. http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowid=21-41025388-4 145 comments nfl
- Eastern Congo: Sometimes the rapes are conducted with pointed sticks that leave the victims incontinent from internal injuries; “more dangerous to be a woman than to be a soldier.” http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/15/opinion/15kristof.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin 31 comments worldnews
- [Callahan] The Patriots have weighed acquiring Dallas OL La’El Collins via trade, according to sources. Price had been a sticking point, but they’ve now effectively doubled their cap space by trading away Shaq Mason. https://twitter.com/_andrewcallahan/status/1503829236355850241?s=21 110 comments nfl
- Texas' George Floyd Act seeks to reform violent police behavior. But a sticking point centers on protecting officers from lawsuits. https://www.texastribune.org/2021/03/25/texas-george-floyd-act-police-protections/ 4 comments politics
- [Joe Smith] Caught up with Brayden Point’s agent, Gerry Johannson. Sticking w plan to start contract talks with #TBLightning after season. Open to wide range of of term, from bridge to 5-year like Matthews to 8-year long term. Focus on making it work w TB. “He loves it in Tampa.” https://twitter.com/JoeSmithTB/status/1093171442924036096 173 comments hockey
- Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign was at an inflection point Thursday as the candidate faced a choice of sticking with his long-term strategy or yielding to criticism from supporters and senior Republicans who are demanding fundamental changes to his sputtering candidacy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/can-jeb-bush-mount-a-comeback/2015/10/29/026eff04-7e58-11e5-afce-2afd1d3eb896_story.html 3 comments politics
- Hurler picks the ball up from the ground with the stick in a 180 degree maneuver from his knees, and scores a point in one quick movement while under pressure. [gif] [x-post r/gaa] https://twitter.com/thesundaygame/status/876458766559883264 23 comments sports
- Republicans condemned for promoting ‘Notorious ACB’ shirts days after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death | Democratic senator says the point of the shirt was ‘to stick a finger in the eye of Ginsburg’s grieving family and anyone mourning her loss’ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/notorious-acb-shirts-ruth-bader-ginsburg-trump-republicans-amy-coney-barrett-b653965.html 164 comments politics